Chapter 3 - System Setup And Operation; System Startup - Ethicon Endo-Surgery ULTRACISION HARMONIC SCALPEL Generator 300 User Manual

System Startup

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unanticipated results and possible injury to the user or patient.
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(e.g. hand piece, hand switching adaptor, adaptors, and blade wrench). Sterilize products as required before
beginning system setup. Refer to individual package inserts for cleaning and sterilization instructions.
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Confirm that the generator power switch is off during setup.
2 Secure the generator on its cart or on another suitable fixture. To secure the generator on its
cart, place the generator's rubber feet into the corresponding holes on the cart. Push down on
the generator's top panel.
Caution: To prevent overheating during use, ensure that the air vents found on the
generator's bottom and back panels are not blocked and that they allow adequate clearance
from obstructions to allow air to flow freely through the generator enclosure. Avoid placing
the generator on a soft surface.
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required ambient operating conditions. Refer to Chapter 8 – System Specifications for
requirements.
Caution: Do not simultaneously touch the patient and generator.
3 Connect the line cord into the AC inlet located on the generator's rear panel and into an
appropriately-grounded outlet. If the power cord is wrapped around the cart handle, it must
be completely removed from the cart handle prior to plugging it into the power outlet.
Warning: Verify that the outlet voltage correctly corresponds to the generator's requirements
(see Chapter 8 – System Specifications). Connection to an improper power supply may
result in damage to the generator and risk of shock or fire hazard.
4 a. Attach the foot switch cable to the foot switch:
Note: Although installation of the foot switch is optional when using the hand switching
adaptor, installing the foot switch is recommended in case its use is needed during the
procedure.
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b. Connect the foot switch cable's smaller connector to the foot switch receptacle on the rear
panel of the generator.
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Note: The generator has two identical foot switch receptacles. If one foot switch is used,
either receptacle may be used.
Repeat steps 4a and 4b if a second foot switch will be used.
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Confirm that the connector and receptacle are dry and clean.
Orient the slot on the foot switch cable's larger connector at 12 o'clock.
Seat the connector in the foot switch receptacle.
Turn the connector collar clockwise until tight. Ensure the collar is finger-tight to
prevent inadvertent activation because of fluid ingress.
Confirm that the connector and receptacle are dry and clean.
Align the red dot on the foot switch 4-pin connector with the red dot on the 4-pin
receptacle on the generator back panel.
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